# Insect ID - Bug Identifier — Insects and bugs identifier

> AI-powered mobile application for instant identification of insect species. (iPhone/iPad app by Manh Tran.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-id-bug-identifier/id1582615105 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Manh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574942901)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.94/5 from 87 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-id-bug-identifier/id1582615105/reviews.md

## What is Insect ID?

Are you looking for a professional insect identification app? Just point your phone camera at an insect and let the educating begin with the bug identifier.

Insect identification make up the great biodiversity of the earth. There are several million insect species, and entomologists have divided them into a reasonable number of units called "orders." The members of each insect order come from a common ancestor, have similar structural features, and have certain biological characteristics.

insect identification app, Features:
Instantly Identify 100000+ species of insects.

Instantly identify insects with Insect identifier, spiders or butterflies and many other insects in the photo or camera.

Identify anywhere anytime.

With Insect Identification, Butterflies Identifier, Spiders Identifier, Bug Identifier anyone can identify insects like a Pro.


Different species of insect, bug, butterfly, spiders, flies, ants, ladybugs, bees, fireflies, fleas, bumblebees, cockroaches, caterpillars, wasp, mosquito, dragonflies, flying spider, beetle, moths and more can be recognized.

- Information about the auto-renewal of subscription:

+ Subscription price starts at 1 Month ($6.99 USD), 1 Year ($25.99 USD)

• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.


• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.


• Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.


• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.


• Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan.

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## Key features

- Instant insect identification
- Identify 100,000+ species
- Camera-based identification
- Identify spiders and butterflies
- Learn about insect orders
- Identify anywhere, anytime

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| forever insect | $69.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Insect ID?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick and accurate identification
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Extensive insect database
- 💡 Helpful for nature enthusiasts
- 🤩 Sparks interest in insects
- 📚 Informative details on insects

**Cons**

- 🐛 App freezes at 75% during identification
- 🔌 Subscription issues and hidden costs
- 🤔 Occasional inaccurate identification

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Login and subscription problems
- Identification issues with certain insects

**Most requested features**

- More detailed information on each insect
- Offline mode for identification
- Improved search and filtering options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 141)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-id-bug-identifier/id1582615105/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The app

*2026-05-28, version 1.7.0*

The identification feature works even with tiny insects. Very impressive accuracy.

### 5/5 — Well

*2026-05-28, version 1.7.0*

A must-have app for gardeners, hikers, and anyone who spends time outdoors.

### 5/5 — easy

*2026-05-27, version 1.7.0*

Very accurate and reliable. It even recognized insects from older photos in my gallery.

### 5/5 — Well

*2026-05-25, version 1.7.0*

Excellent app with fast results and useful information. Definitely deserves 5 stars!

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-05-25, version 1.7.0*

This app makes outdoor exploration way more interesting. Every walk turns into a mini discovery adventure.

### 5/5 — The app

*2026-05-24, version 1.7.0*

The detailed explanations and insect facts make the app stand out from competitors.

### 5/5 — ok app

*2026-05-23, version 1.7.0*

I love the ability to save discoveries and track all the insects I’ve identified.

### 5/5 — well

*2026-05-22, version 1.7.0*

Great app for parents and kids. We now spend more time outdoors discovering bugs together.

### 5/5 — best app

*2026-05-21, version 1.7.0*

Absolutely love this app! It’s educational, accurate, and makes discovering insects so much fun.

### 5/5 — The best app

*2026-05-21, version 1.7.0*

Beautiful interface and very informative. I appreciate the detailed species descriptions.

## Frequently asked questions about Insect ID

### What does the Insect ID app do?

This app allows users to instantly identify over 100,000 species of insects, spiders, butterflies, and other bugs using their phone's camera. It provides educational information about the identified species.

### How accurate is the insect identification?

The app is designed to instantly identify a vast number of insect species. While the description highlights its capability to recognize many types, accuracy can depend on image quality and the specific species.

### What are the subscription costs?

Subscription prices start at $6.99 USD for 1 month and $25.99 USD for 1 year. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What types of insects can this app identify?

The app can recognize a wide variety of insects including spiders, butterflies, flies, ants, ladybugs, bees, fireflies, fleas, bumblebees, cockroaches, caterpillars, wasps, mosquitoes, dragonflies, beetles, and moths, among others.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases, specifically for subscriptions. These subscriptions provide access to advanced features or extended use, with pricing detailed in the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2025-03-16

- Fix the app crash when pressing the button in the new version of iOS

### 1.6.0 — 2023-10-25

- Performance improvements.

### 1.5.0 — 2023-10-06

- Fixed some bugs.
- Performance improvements.

### 1.4.0 — 2021-10-06

- Some minor bugs fixed.

### 1.3.0 — 2021-09-13

- Fixed some minor bugs.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*